Limits to government’s freedom to legislate in terms of international laws (European laws) etc. Statistical and evidence based research that has influenced decisions and demand for provision Demand for health and social care e.g. population growth, epidemics, lack of food, clean water etc.
Social values and attitudes e.g. Cultural beliefs and attitudes towards health and social care generally Towards public health issues Towards funding for health and social care – private/public Towards disability – social model of disability Gender issues and health and social care ‘The Big Society’ – David Cameron The responsibilities of Government versus the freedom of individuals Barriers to access may include disability, class/wealth; gender; age; language; beliefs and values of individuals and/or families when accessing provision. 4. Understand the individual rights underpinning delivery of health and social care to service users Individual rights – will depend on context but examples are: Equality of access Rights to choice Right to dignity and respect Empowerment of service users Right to safety Needs assessment Confidentiality Person centred approach Any rights conferred by legislative frameworks such as UN Convention on Human Rights, rights of the child etc.
Importance
To ensure health and social care needs are properly met To ensure access to suitable services by service users Tensions between what can actually be provided and the rights of individuals Protection of vulnerable service users To ensure that development and care provides the best possible outcomes
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